Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement as an over-the-counter medicine.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Quick Reference
The CARES Act of 2020 made over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and drugs, including Ibuprofen, eligible for reimbursement with a health savings account (HSA), flexible spending arrangement (FSA), and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) without the need for a prescription. These expenses are considered qualified medical expenses because they are for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body.
When It Qualifies
- •The expense must be primarily for medical care.
- •The product must be used for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body.
When It Doesn't
- •Expenses for general health or cosmetic purposes are not eligible.
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Important Notice
- •Your specific plan may have different rules
- •Keep all receipts and documentation
- •This is informational only, not tax or legal advice
While Ibuprofen is generally eligible, always check with your specific plan administrator as plan rules can vary. Keep all receipts and documentation for your records. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.